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Hamilton American Classic Ardmore QuartzvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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American Classic Ardmore Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic Ardmore Quartz
MSRP $625
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Ardmore Quartz19mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Ardmore Quartz40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Ardmore Quartz30m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
American Classic Ardmore Quartz$625
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
19mm
38.9mm
Thickness
6.9mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
980.163
6N52

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$335

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz

Owners widely appreciate the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz for its appealing rectangular design, particularly on smaller wrists. One owner loves the Registered Edition's design, noting minor wear from storage. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a loss of 10-11 seconds per week after service, while another notes a gain of about 10 seconds a week, both considered within acceptable limits for a non-chronometer certified watch. Overall, owners value the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz for its attractive design and suitability for smaller wrists.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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